Local Sports

Former NFL quarterback McNair killed in Tennessee
Sat, Jul 4, 2009
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Former NFL quarterback Steve McNair, whose most noted drive was the final one of the 2000 Super Bowl, was found dead with a gunshot wound to the head Saturday afternoon in a downtown condominium. Police said a woman was also shot dead.

Practice often to keep your swing sharp
Sat, Jul 4, 2009
Golf is certainly nothing like riding a bike.

Duck numbers up 13 percent
Sat, Jul 4, 2009
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) released its preliminary report earlier this week on mid-continent breeding ducks and habitats, based on surveys conducted in May and early June.

Light winds plague 8+8 rally
Sat, Jul 4, 2009
The 19 boats involved were the most in the 22-year history of the event.

Triathlon returning to GH for 5th time
Sat, Jul 4, 2009
With the Lake Michigan water temperature plunging into the low 50s Thursday and Friday, organizers of the Grand Haven Triathlon and Duathlon, presented by Grand Haven Bone & Joint, are once again hoping for a warm-up.

Beswicks bike across Michigan
Fri, Jul 3, 2009
Tammy Beswick can share quite a fascinating "What I did on my summer vacation" story with her third-grade students at Griffin Elementary in the fall.

Hundreds turn out for soccer camp
Thu, Jul 2, 2009
The soccer field at Buccaneer Stadium was buzzing with activity Wednesday afternoon as hundreds of young children and dozens of volunteer coaches participated in the hugely popular Mike Herman Memorial Soccer Camp.

MPVA spiking in GH on Saturday
Thu, Jul 2, 2009
Everything seems to be in place for Steve (Stevo) VanderWerp and Pete Goers to complete a two-year winning streak in men's doubles on the Midwest Professional Volleyball Association Tour.

Two steps in the right direction for Pistons
Thu, Jul 2, 2009
When the Detroit Pistons make their annual preseason trip to Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids in mid-October, fans are really going to have to study the team program.